Empis clausa

Coquillett, 1895

dance fly

Empis clausa is a of dance fly in the Empididae. It is a common species in the Midwest and Great Plains regions of North America. The species was described by Coquillett in 1895. It belongs to the subgenus Coptophlebia within the Empis.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Empis clausa: //ˈɛm.pɪs ˈklau.sa//

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Distribution

Midwest and Great Plains regions of North America.

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Taxonomic Note

Catalogue of Life lists Empis clausa as a synonym, while GBIF lists it as accepted. The is placed in subgenus Coptophlebia according to Catalogue of Life classification.

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